I will admit that when I first started practicing law, there were no BlackBerry phones, iPhones or tablets allowing one to
access email at any time of the day, anywhere in the world. I also could not access the system in our office while at home
or some other remote location. Now that all of these options are available to us, I can’t help but wonder is technology
killing the ability to balance work with life?

Renew your membership in the only local organization singularly committed to the Indianapolis legal community and its practitioners.
Bolstered by more than 5,000 members, the Indianapolis Bar Association and its leaders work tirelessly to provide resources,
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Among community-focused organizations in Indianapolis, the mission is often the same—assisting neighbors in need. But
what happens when a question or situation arises that is outside of the scope or expertise of an agency or organization?

If you did not attend the IndyBar Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 13, you really missed out. We were able to recognize
a select group of stellar performers to our profession and the IndyBar during the course of the year.

The American Bar Association released a formal opinion Wednesday warning prosecutors that providing official letterhead to
a debt collection company for its use may violate Rules of Professional Conduct.

Where I work, it is the usual practice of the partnership to send attorneys with my level of experience (five to six years)
to a seminar in order to prepare us for the eventual responsibility of trying a case on our own.

In the 15 years since the presumption became a part of the IPLA, it has been invoked in a number of actions involving the
design, manufacture, labeling and packaging of numerous products. This article explores Indiana court decisions that have
transformed the breadth and impact of the presumption both in its application and the requirements necessary to overcome it.

The IndyBar has looked at this issue for quite some time dating back to the early 1990s in an effort to establish a process
where we could continue to have the same quality of judges currently on the bench while protecting the financial integrity
of those attorneys who run for judge and creating an independent bench that can withstand scrutiny from the public.

For a small business owner, navigating labor and employment laws can be one of the most difficult and potentially costly parts
about doing business. A program offered by the IndyBar Labor & Employment Law Section seeks to lessen this burden by providing
employers with valuable tips and information in an informal—and affordable—setting.

As a young lawyer, I have quickly learned that this friction between our duties to our clients and our duty to behave civilly
becomes overly apparent at depositions. Without a doubt, depositions are an extremely effective and widely used discovery
tool. They present great opportunity to gain valuable facts that can be used against an opponent. That being said, they also
present great opportunity for incivility, especially because depositions are generally held outside a judge’s supervision.

Each year, the IndyBar takes time to honor and celebrate local leaders with innovative ideas at the Indianapolis Bar Association
and Foundation Recognition Luncheon. On Thursday, Nov. 13, join your colleagues at the Columbia Club at noon as we recognize
the following individuals and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Registration for
the event can be found at www.indybar.org/events.

Ball State University has named Indianapolis Bar Association Executive Director Julie Armstrong a 2014 recipient of the Indiana
Women of Achievement Award. This award is given by the university’s Task Force on the Status of Women each year to five
women across the state “who enrich the lives of others through outstanding accomplishments in a variety of fields.

The IBF’s 2014 Evening Under the Stars Dinner and Auction was a resounding success. Thanks to all of you who were able
to attend the dinner, donated items to the silent or live auctions or donated your time planning and setting up the event.

From Ms. Kelley J. Johnson, Cohen & Malad LLP: I have been blessed to be mentored by John Maley for about 13 years. It’s
not an official mentor-mentee relationship; I don’t even work for John or his firm.

A hero of the civil rights movement urged Indiana lawyers Thursday to fight “the tyrants among us” who he said
lurk not only in hate groups, but also prey on the poor and disenfranchised from boardrooms and legislatures.

The four Indiana appellate judges up for retention next month have the approval of ISBA members, according to survey results
released Tuesday by the organization. Members overwhelmingly voted that the judges should be retained.